Queensland · Postcode 4406
Macalister postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 192 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Macalister at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Macalister vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Macalister | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Macalister is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4406. It lies roughly 192 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Macalister has a population of 156 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,458, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 8 (5.1% of residents).
Housing in Macalister includes a median weekly rent of $250, 53 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 51.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Macalister scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Macalister is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Macalister details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4406 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 156 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $881/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 325.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 53 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (5.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.9881689 |
| Longitude | 151.158162 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 192 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (20.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (28.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (10.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 18 (11.5%) |
| Arthritis | 16 (10.3%) |
| Cancer | 7 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (18.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (31.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (50.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.